School districts across the state will have improved access to affordable, high-speed broadband thanks to a partnership between Kansas state agencies and EducationSuperHighway, Gov. Sam Brownback announced Tuesday, Nov. 29.

For the first time in several years, Kansas had two students who placed in the National School Bus Safety Week poster contest.

WICHITA – Jason Sickel, a vocal music instructor at Blue Valley North High School, was named the 2017 Kansas Teacher of the Year on Saturday, Nov. 19, during a special ceremony in Wichita.

Kansas State Board of Education members received an in-depth look at vision work completed to date  from Commissioner of Education Randy Watson. He told board members that while assessments are important, the vision is changing how much emphasis is placed on them.

Jim McNiece, of Wichita, chairman of the Kansas State Board of Education, on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, will receive a top honor from the Kansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (KAHPERD).

The Kansas State Board of Education will conduct its next monthly meeting Nov. 9 and 10.

10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, Board Room (Suite 102) of the Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson.

9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, Board Room (Suite 102) of the Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson.